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Juvenile Justice Under Fire | Washington DC News
A deadly crash in Maryland has sparked urgent debate over juvenile justice: a 58-year-old father died after being hit by a 13-year-old driving a stolen car. Under current law, teens under 15 stay in juvenile court—unless facing life sentences—which shields them from adult records and limits detention to age 21. Charges could include manslaughter via gross or criminal negligence, with the former carrying harsher penalties. New state laws, taking effect October 1, further prioritize juvenile courts to encourage rehabilitation, though some prosecutors worry about implementation readiness. Thank…
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